Lubrication Technician (Maintenance)

Job ID: 513094

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Lubrication Technician

Reports to: Reliability Engineer

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay: $19-$22

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority . We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Paid Vacation , Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability Pay

• Life Insurance

• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you'll be contributing:

Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment and physical structures. Maintain equipment in the plant such as bearings, bearing temperatures, gearboxes, pillow blocks, pump housings, belts, etc. but not limited to such, that depletes fluid through use, wear, friction, misting or evaporation. Monitors fans, blowers, gearboxes or other equipment where a constant level of fluid needs to be maintained.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Perform all lubrication activities with greases, oils, solid lubricants on running equipment.
• Perform oil changes and flushing procedures on running equipment.
• Fill out all lube routine forms daily, either paper base or electronic.
• Involved in daily plant inspections, cleanup, and routine maintenance.
• Operates and loads equipment for the movement of raw material to the main plant for production
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Use basic diagnostic and inspection tools such temperature IR pyrometers, vibration handheld meters, timing lamp, pressure gauges.
• Meet with Mechanical Inspector and Reliability Engineer/Manager to give feedback of findings during daily routines.
• Organize and plan maintenance each day.
• Prepare for scheduled maintenance.
• Housekeep oil storage room.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Troubleshoots operational problems.
• Use computerized handheld device to report problems or findings.
• Follow all plant environmental policies.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required .
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment or related experience is preferred.

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Work overtime, odd and unscheduled hours as required and share on-call duties.
• Ability to use hand tools (shovels, rakes, pokers, brooms, drills, wrenches, etc).
• Knowledge of raw materials, methods, and the tools involved in the mining, production, shipping and packaging of cement.
• Knowledge of equipment used, machines and tools, including their uses, repair of, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the practical application of the technology used and manufacturing of cement. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of cement
• Knowledge of proper allocation of waste material

What to expect in a cement environment :

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform tasks that include frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing equipment, and working within confined spaces to access and inspect equipment.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.